Area Guide For KA8 8DQ

When it comes to housing in the KA8 8DQ area, the number of houses Owned (no mortgage) are 66, while those Owned (with mortgage) are 76. There are around 149 Shared ownership properties, 69 Local Authority rented, 148 Housing Association rented and around 248 are Private rented.

According to our area research, you can expect to find around 68 Senior management/Professionals in the area and about 93 Junior managment/Professionals. Moreover, 101 people are Small business/Self-employed, while 117 are employed in Routine occupation and 114 are engaged in Semi-routine occupations. The number of Unemployed people on the other hand is only 167.

In KA8 8DQ area, Couple with children amount to 89 while Couple without children amount to 108. The neighbourhood also has around 138 Single parent families.

Our area research further shows that the most popular activity for residents is cinema, with 109 votes. Around 90 people are DIY enthusiasts, 94 people are interested in eating out, 97 like exercise, 120 are into football and 84 are fond of gardening. 100 people also like music while 86 are into traveling.

The Sun is the most subscribed (122) newspaper in the area, followed by The Daily Express (86), Daily Mirror (86), Daily Mail (78), The Guardian (71), The Independent (59), The Times (56) and Daily Telegraph (43).

Some of the nearest services available in KA8 8DQ are Graeme D Sanderson (Painters & Decorators), B B B Enterprises (Flooring Services), Appfix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), Wise Property Care Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), O'Neil Gas (Gas Installers), McConnachie Ayr Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Thomson McCrea (Architect), Radbury Double Glazing (Double Glazing Installer), Cowan & Davidson Joiners & Builders Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), James Gourlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Bathstore (Bathroom Designer), As-nu Kitchens & Bedrooms (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Derek Williamson Plumbing & Tiling (Plumbers), A Finlay & Son (Painters & Decorators), Brodie Lighting (Lighting Stores), Drain Klear (Drainage Contractor), William Kennedy Plumbers Ltd (Plumbers), A B S Glass & Glazing Ltd (Window Replacement & Glaziers), McKissock Electrical (Electronic Shop), J K D Wholesale Beds (Bed & Bedding Shop), Adam McLaughlin Joinery Ltd (Carpenters & Joiners), Simpson & Shaw LLP (Painters & Decorators), Connect Electrical Ayr Ltd (Electronic Shop), John Fergus Electricians (Electronic Shop), Principal Bathrooms (Bathroom Designer), Tom Callaghan Windows & Conservatories Ltd (Double Glazing Installer), N Landsburgh (Roofing Contractors), Artistic Driveways (Paving Contractors), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), As-nu (Kitchen Designers & Installers), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), J Kennedy Roofing Contractor (Roofing Contractors), Derek Williamson Bathrooms (Plumbers), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Andy McKenzie Plumbing & Gas Services (Plumbers), Macmillan Preservation Building Division Ltd (Damp & Dry Rot Service), Carpet Co Cash & Carry (Carpet Fitter), C S S (Security systems), Johnston & Graham (Plumbers), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), The Light Room (Lighting Stores), J Fergus (Electronic Shop), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Carrick Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Designer Fitted Kitchens (Kitchen Designers & Installers), Simpson & Shaw (Painters & Decorators), M G P Architects (Architect), B & Q Plc (DIY Shop), Archibald Wallace & Son (Electronic Shop), Southwest Roofing Services Ltd (Roofing Contractors), J G L Roofing Ltd (Roofing Contractors), Appliance Fix Ltd (Appliance Retailer), Design Studio Ayr Ltd (Interior Designers), Homebase Ltd (DIY Shop), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), Klearflow (Drain & Sewer Services), J Tisor Painter & Decorator (Painters & Decorators), Guardian Fire & Security (Security systems), L M A (Architect), Jellema Designs (Architect), Apsis Building Services Ltd (Electronic Shop), Mullans Carpets (Carpet Fitter), Livingstone's Locks (Locksmiths), Thomson Electrics (Electronic Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), Archers Sleepcentre (Bed & Bedding Shop), M C W Scotland (Carpenter), Douglas Wragg Electricians (Electronic Shop), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop), Doctor Sparky (Electronic Shop) and P H Jones (Gas Engineers).

KA8 8DQ has access to various means of transportation including tube, bus and ferry ports. Nearest tube stations include . There is also easy access to airports like Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Islay Airport, Edinburgh Airport then there are ferry ports that can be used to get by e.g. Ayr Compass Pier, Troon Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal.

Close access to schools is most important factor in decision making for parents when buying any property. KA8 8DQ has many primary, secondary and private schools to choose from including primary schools like St John's Primary School, Holmston Primary School, Newton Primary School. Some of the secondary schools include Kyle Academy, Ayr College, Ayr Academy. Then there are others like Craigpark School, South Park School, Wellington School.